More than 100 revellers answered the "hatred and division" of an EDL rally in their city - with tea.

Birmingham Central Mosque opened its doors today to people of all religions and ethnicities for the a 'Best of British' tea party in response to a local EDL protest.

EDL switched their demonstration from the East Midlands to Birmingham after the Westminster terror attack , to highlight what it claims as a "continued increase in Islamic terrorism" linked to the city.

But Muhammed Afzal, Birmingham Central Mosque's chairman, said communities in the city would remain united irrespective of their religion or race.

Birmingham Central Mosque opens its doors to the press and public for a tea party (Image: SWNS - Birmingham)

Members of the community celebrated what unites the country (Image: SWNS - Birmingham)

"When the English Defence League is protesting and trying to divide the community, we are holding this party just to prove to them that Birmingham is a multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-faith community," Mr Afzal said.

West Midlands' elected Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson attended the party and claimed the EDL was bringing "little more than division" to the region.